Rona is a Kaytetye woman who grew up in Mparntwe on Arrernte Country. With ties to storytelling, economics and narrative change, Rona works with First Nations organisations to shape future systems that centre First Nations people, knowledge and solutions. Through her work with First Nations communities across Australia, Rona aims to create future systems that centre First Nations people, knowledge and cultures. She was the founding CEO of Common Ground, and is now a Board Director of Common Ground and Director of First Nations Futures.

Rona is also a successful DJ & music producer under the name RONA. Her music shapes sounds for the ongoing journey of finding connection between many worlds.